![]() 2008 state budget report |
2008–2009
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Keeping the commitment to our schools Assemblyman Cusick kept his promise to Staten Island’s children by backing a budget that follows through on the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, delivering a $644 million increase for New York City schools. This will ensure our schools have the resources they need to provide our children with the best education possible. Keeping a college education within reach Assemblyman Cusick worked to ensure The College of Staten Island will receive over $20.4 million in capital funding for three projects. This plan will not only improve the campus and increase learning opportunities for students, it will also provide benefits to the entire community. The budget also:
Providing reliable health care Providing affordable, reliable health care is a necessity. That’s why Assemblyman Cusick worked to secure:
He also fought for a budget that:
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Now that the budget is finalized I would like to hear feedback from you. How do you feel the budget process went? Are you pleased with the end result? Are there any outstanding issues you’d like to see addressed before the end of session? |
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